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The driver who can wreck F1's "super exciting" 2020 silly season Most of the top drivers in Formula 1 are facing intriguing 2020s. If things go one way, there could be a much-changed grid in '21. But, as Scott Mitchell explains in his final Autosport column, that's only if one racer doesn't get everything right this season 1578268800 F1

The major lesson Ricciardo learned in Renault's poor 2019 Daniel Ricciardo's decision to give up a race-winning car at Red Bull raised eyebrows in the summer of 2018 and his first season with Renault indeed passed without a podium. Nevertheless, he learned a vital lesson from a trying campaign 1577664000 F1

Why Honda's true progress will only be seen in F1 2020 Honda and Red Bull joined forces in Formula 1 2019 - a year on from the former's high-profile split from McLaren. There were wins, but no title challenge. Here we explain why that was never the expectation 1577059200 F1

The high-pressure job Leclerc completed in 2019 Charles Leclerc started his first season at Ferrari knowing the team expected Sebastian Vettel to lead its title challenge. But Leclerc made it his mission to change that view, which he did, vanquishing his world champion team-mate in the process 1576713600 F1

The IndyCar rookie the series will miss this weekend Double Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin was meant to contest IndyCar's Grand Prix of Indy with Team Penske this weekend. Imposed travel restrictions have delayed it, only increasing anticipation for when his series debut finally comes 1593820800 IndyCar

The ticking clock behind Williams's potential team sale After managing just one point in 2019, Williams heads into the new season without a title sponsor and seeking new investment to keep it on the Formula 1 grid. The cost-cap rules will aid its cause, but there's one factor to bear in mind before that point 1593734400 F1

How Red Bull's 'rookie-friendly' home track helped save F1 2020 The Red Bull Ring is noted for its relatively simple layout, which will come as a boost to the sole rookie driver on the 2020 Formula 1 grid. But it has other benefits that were crucial to getting the season going against the tragic backdrop of COVID-19 1593734400 F1

Why discomfort and distancing is worth it for F1's return This weekend's grand prix is being staged in abnormal circumstances amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But the strict measures and protocols F1 has introduced to ensure the event goes ahead is a price worth paying 1593734400 F1